New Zealand Cricket Announces Packed 2025-26 Home Schedule Featuring Australia, England, West Indies & South Africa

Wednesday - 25/06/2025 10:41

The South Africa leg will see double-headers involving both the men's and women's teams

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has unveiled a jam-packed home schedule for the 2025-26 season, featuring both the men's and women's teams in a series of exciting contests. Fans can look forward to welcoming Australia, England, South Africa, and the West Indies.

New Zealand's men's cricket team ready for a busy season before the T20 World Cup

The men's team have a packed schedule ahead of the T20 World Cup next year © Getty

The Blackcaps will commence their season with a three-match T20I series against Australia, beginning on October 1st. Following this, England will arrive for a white-ball tour, featuring three T20Is starting October 18th, and three ODIs from October 26th.

The West Indies are slated for an extensive multi-format tour that starts November 5 with five T20Is. This will be followed by three ODIs, commencing November 16, and three Test matches, with the first Test scheduled for December 6.

The White Ferns will also have a busy home season with 14 white-ball matches.

Their schedule includes a historic three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe, starting February 25th, marking Zimbabwe Women's first-ever tour to New Zealand. This will be followed by a three-match ODI series, part of the ICC Women's Championship 2025-29, beginning March 5th.

Adding to the excitement, the South African women's team will engage in a five-match T20I series alongside the men's teams of both nations, running concurrently from March 15th to 25th. The White Ferns will also play three ODIs against the Proteas Women between March 29th and April 4th.

Key Quotes

"It's great to welcome such a diverse range of opponents for both the Blackcaps and White Ferns, and especially pleasing for NZC to host the first-ever series between Zimbabwe and New Zealand women," said NZC Chief Executive Scott Weenink. He further emphasized the opportunity for fans to witness top-tier cricket across major centers, highlighting the unique experience of doubleheaders against South Africa.

Pace bowler Kyle Jamieson echoed the sentiment, stating, "It feels like a marquee summer. The calibre of opposition means we'll be constantly tested for the duration of the season and that's what you want as a cricketer."